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Horbury and South Ossett

About

Horbury and South Ossett is a ward on the southwestern edge of the metropolitan district of Wakefield, blending residential areas with distinct local centres. The ward encompasses the historic town of Horbury, with its stone-built architecture and prominent parish church, alongside the southern part of Ossett, known for its traditional terraced housing and commercial streets. These communities are separated by the Calder and Hebble Navigation canal, a key historical feature of the landscape.

The area is characterised by several green spaces, including Horbury Lagoon and the surrounding parkland, which provide recreational space. Local industry has historically been connected to textiles and mining, with some former mill buildings still in evidence. The ward functions with a degree of independence from Wakefield city centre, maintaining its own high streets, community facilities, and a regular street market in Ossett.

Area overview

On average Horbury and South Ossett has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horbury and South Ossett is £48,503 per year. There are 8 schools in Horbury and South Ossett: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Horbury and South Ossett is home to around 15,194 people, with a population density of about 2,324.4 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Horbury and South Ossett Population

15,194

Population density

2,324.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

39.95(-8%)

Public order

8.95(0%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.92(-57%)

Other theft

4.67(-30%)

Vehicle crime

4.15(-26%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

14,451

95.08%

Other White

176

1.16%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.55%

Indian

0.42%

Irish

0.39%

Total population: 15,198

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,547

28.19%

No qualifications

2,453

19.49%

Level 3 (A level)

2,204

17.52%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,853

14.73%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,299

10.32%

Total 16+ residents: 12,583

Housing

Owns outright

2,584

37.68%

Owns with a mortgage

2,125

30.99%

Social rents from council

809

11.8%

Private landlord or letting agency

790

11.52%

Other social rented

382

5.57%

Total households: 6,857

Property prices in Horbury and South Ossett

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Horbury and South Ossett area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £890,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horbury and South Ossett over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	36	£355,000	£213,750	£269,375	£467,500	£658,250
Flats	8	£120,000	£98,567	£108,333	£128,500	£143,000
Semi-Detached	56	£220,000	£148,750	£178,500	£270,963	£365,038
Terraced	65	£170,000	£92,000	£137,500	£193,000	£244,700

10 years median price trend in Horbury and South Ossett

All postcodes in Horbury and South Ossett

WF45EX

Dudfleet Lane

WF45NF

Quarry Hill

WF46AB

Park Street

WF46BB

Dovecote Lane

WF46DY

Wensley Street

WF46JF

Gervase Road

WF50EQ

Lombardi Court

WF50JY

Park Lands

WF50LJ

Manor Lane

WF50LY

Manor Avenue

WF45HB

Elm Mews

WF45JA

Northfield Lane

WF45RA

Bennett Avenue

WF46JL

Clifton Drive

WF46JY

Manorfield Drive

WF46LY

St Peter's Grove

WF50DE

South Terrace

WF50DF

Storrs Hill Road

WF50DU

Fairfield Drive

WF50LA

Park Gardens

WF50LZ

Fairfield Avenue

WF45EU

Dudfleet Yard

WF45JT

East Avenue

WF45PA

Reid Park Avenue

WF45PS

Bridge Road

WF45QS

Rochester Court

WF46AR

North Cottages

WF46EQ

Westfield Villas

WF46LS

Ring O Bells Yard

WF50AW

Marsden Avenue

WF50DS

Barmby Close

WF46AS

Northgate

WF46DL

Jenkin Drive

WF46EP

Regent Street

WF50AX

Manor Road

WF50PD

Parkfield View

WF50SX

Taylor Drive

WF50SY

Taylor Close

WF45ED

Poplar Terrace

WF45LS

New Road

WF45NJ

Parklands Avenue

WF46AZ

Northgate

WF46JR

Leeke Avenue

WF50LE

Sowood Lane

WF45BS

Parklands Crescent

WF45HZ

Northfield Lane

WF45NU

St Johns Street

WF46AH

Stoney Bank

WF50EF

South Parade

WF50EJ

St Johns Crescent

WF50PF

Teall Court

WF45AQ

Dawson Hill Yard

WF45BE

Shepstye Road

WF45LZ

The Willows

WF45PL

Hellewells Row

WF46LT

Church Street

WF46NF

Sunroyd Avenue

WF50ER

Greenfield Avenue

WF50SG

Mayfield Court

WF46LA

Manorfield Drive

WF50NS

Haggs Hill Road

WF45FF

Millfield Road

WF45ND

Quarry Hill

WF45QQ

The Sycamores

WF45QT

Tyndale Avenue

WF50HS

Teall Street

WF50SW

Cavewell Gardens

WF43DS

Broad Cut Road

WF45EG

Industrial Street

WF45ER

Calder Vale Road

WF46DG

Hall Cliffe Crescent

WF50JE

Station Road

WF50NL

Queens Walk

WF50TB

Fisher Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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